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Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged vs Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS Specs Comparison
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General
Brand: Gibson Custom Jackson
Year: 2024 2018
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 6 7
Made in: United States Indonesia
Series: Murphy Lab X
Colors: Natural Blue Burst
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: One-piece Quilt Sapele Poplar
Bridge: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Staggered Individual Saddles
Neck
Neck Joint: Set Neck-Through
Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Fretboard: 1 Piece Dark Indian Rosewood Laurel
Neck Material: Mahogany Maple
Decoration: Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Offset Pearloid Dot
Scale Size: 24.75" 27" to 25.5"
Shape: 60s SlimTaper Jackson Standard
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.82'' (20.8mm) - 12th Fret: 0.93'' (23.6mm) 1st Fret: 0.79'' (20.1mm) - 12th Fret: 0.85'' (21.6mm)
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" 12" to 16"
Nut: Nylon Plastic
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'') 44.5mm (1.75'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) (Humbucker / Passive) Jackson Uncovered 7-String Blade Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) (Humbucker / Passive) Jackson Uncovered 7-String Blade Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Bell Dome
Pickup Mods: None None
Volume Controls: 2 1
Tone Controls: 2 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No No
Hardware Color: Nickel Black
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Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged and Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged and Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS's switch options

Reasons to Get
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged over Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS

Country of Manufacturing
United States vs Indonesia
Built with higher quality standards
Release Year
2024 vs 2018
From a more recent year
Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo vs Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Scale Length
24.75" vs 27" to 25.5"
Easier to adapt to
Pickups Brand
Gibson vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Nut Material
Nylon vs Plastic
Resistant nut with good tuning stability
Strings
6 vs 7
Narrower neck and fewer strings to change
Volume Knobs
2 vs 1
More volume control
Tone Knobs
2 vs 1
More tone control
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.82'' (20.8mm) vs 0.79'' (20.1mm)
More comfortable open chords for big hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.93'' (23.6mm) vs 0.85'' (21.6mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for big hands
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 1.75'' (44.5mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Paint Finish
Nitro vs Poly
Thin finish that creates aging marks faster

Reasons to Get
Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS over Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

Decorative Top
Quilt Maple vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs Medium Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Scale Length
27" to 25.5" vs 24.75"
Less fret buzz with less string stiffness
Compound Radius
12" to 16" vs 12"
Balanced playability for chords and single-notes
Neck Joint
Neck-Through vs Set
Stronger neck and easier access to upper frets
Strings
7 vs 6
Allows you to play lower notes
Number of Frets
24 vs 22
Allows to reach higher notes
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret
0.79'' (20.1mm) vs 0.82'' (20.8mm)
More comfortable open chords for small hands
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret
0.85'' (21.6mm) vs 0.93'' (23.6mm)
More comfortable at higher frets for small hands
Nut Width
1.75'' (44.5mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Paint Finish
Poly vs Nitro
Resistant paint that ages well
Value Score
76 vs 57
Better price/quality relationship

Other Key Differences
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged vs Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS

Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) vs Jackson Uncovered 7-String Blade Humbucking
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted) vs Jackson Uncovered 7-String Blade Humbucking
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Sapele vs Poplar
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Mahogany vs Maple
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Rosewood vs Laurel
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
3-3 vs 4-3
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Nylon vs Plastic
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged vs Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS

Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Bridge
Fixed
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Profile Type
D
Thin and flat neck for playing fast

Common Weaknesses

  • Pickup Alter Switch/Knob
  • Weight Relief
  • Locking Tuners
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

Price History Comparison

Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Prices

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    Hand Size Comfortability

    And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged favors large hands more than the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS. But it's still more comfortable for people with small hands, as you can see in the score meter below.

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged:
    Big Hands
    Small Hands
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS:
    Big Hands
    Small Hands

    Beginner Friendliness

    The Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged meets only 4. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

    New Player Friendliness

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
    • Comfortable shape
    • Easy-to-use bridge
    • Tall frets
    • Comfortable neck
    • Comfortable fretboard
    • Narrow nut
    • Short scale
    • Locking tuners

    New Player Friendliness

    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS
    • Comfortable shape
    • Easy-to-use bridge
    • Comfortable fretboard
    • Tall frets
    • Narrow nut
    • Comfortable neck
    • Short scale
    • Locking tuners

    Sound Quality Comparison

    The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

    Woods Used in the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

    Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
    Mahogany
    Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
    Rosewood
    Sapele wood pattern used for guitar building
    Sapele

    Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

    Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

    It's similar to Mahogany in both color and tone. It can produce warm tones, and it's known for its beautiful figured grain patterns. Find out more about Sapele.

    Woods Used in the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS

    Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
    Maple
    Laurel wood pattern used for guitar building
    Laurel
    Poplar wood pattern used for guitar building
    Poplar

    Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

    There are many types of Laurel, but East Indian is the most common for guitar building. Its color can vary from dark to light brown with black lines. Many people find its tonality similar to Rosewood, which favors the warmer frequencies. Find out more about Laurel.

    Poplar is a cheaper and heavier alternative to Alder wood. It terms of tone, it emphasizes the low-end and has cutting mids. It's relatively soft compared to most body woods. Find out more about Poplar.

    Winner: Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged.

    Pickup Configuration

    Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

    Pickups Quality

    The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged has pickups from a more specialized brand than the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS. Its pickups should simply give you a better, fuller sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.

    Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

    Winner: Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged.

    Versatility Comparison

    Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

    Switch Options

    Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

    Neither of them come with some kind of coil split or pickup mod option. This makes both lacking in terms of versatility.

    When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

    Winner: Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS.

    Final Sound Quality Scores

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
    Pickups 90
    Sustain 75
    Versatility 53
    Tuning Stability 70
    Sound 72
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS
    Pickups 55
    Sustain 80
    Versatility 54
    Tuning Stability 65
    Sound 64

    Build Quality Comparison

    When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged compares to the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS.

    Country of Origin

    The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged is built in United States while the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS is made in Indonesia.

    The United States is considered one of the best electric guitar manufacturers in the world. A guitar made in this country is supposed to have world-class quality control. Nowadays, guitars made in other countries can beat some of the ones made in the US, but most of the time, this country offers the best you can get. Of course, that comes at a price.

    Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

    Winner: Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged

    Nut Material

    If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

    The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged has a Nylon nut. It used to be one of the highest quality materials for nuts (and still is), but it's rare to find nowadays because it's hard to work with. It's a very resistant material with very low friction, so it will keep the guitar in tune and will last for a long time

    On the other hand, the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS comes with a Plastic nut. This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.

    Winner: Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged.

    Fret Material

    Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

    Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

    Winner: Tie.

    Bridge

    The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

    Both come with a similar bridge: Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

    Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

    Winner: Tie.

    Tuners

    Both come with regular tuners. The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's are Kluson Single Line, Double Ring while the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS's are Jackson Sealed Die-Cast

    Winner: Tie.

    Neck Joint

    Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

    The Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged has a Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

    On the other hand, the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS comes with Neck-Through neck joint. This neck is a lot more resistant and lets builders give the neck joint a more comfortable shape for soloing at the upper frets. The disadvantage is that they're more expensive and that if you damage your neck, you can't simply replace it like with bolt-on necks.

    Winner: Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS.

    Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
    • Made in United States
    • Expensive Wood
    • Nylon Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • No Neck-Through Build
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No Compound Radius Fretboard
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • No High-Quality Nut
    • No Top Brand Pickups
    • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
    • No Weight Relief
    • No Luminescent Inlay
    • No Tremolo
    • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
    • No Strap Lock

    Final Build Quality Scores

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
    Quality of materials 66
    Features 50
    Quality Control 100
    Build Quality 72
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS
    Quality of materials 45
    Features 75
    Quality Control 70
    Build Quality 63

    Playability Comparison

    Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

    Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

    Nut Width

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Nut Width
    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Nut Width
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS Nut Width
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS Nut Width

    The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS has the wider nut with 44.5mm (1.75'') vs 42.9mm (1.688''). This is a 1.6mm (0.062'') difference

    This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

    Scale Length

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's Scale Length
    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's Scale Length
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS's Scale Length
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS's Scale Length

    The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

    In this case, the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS features a multi-scale of 27" to 25.5" while the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged has a regular scale of 24.75".

    A multi-scale fingerboard incorporates two scale lengths at the same time. This is present in some instruments with long scale to give a different tension to the lower strings than the higher strings. The thickest strings need more tension to avoid fret buzz (especially when tuned low), so the scale is longer for these strings, while the thinnest strings will need less tension (because they have a lower gauge), so they have a shorter scale to reduce stiffness for bends.

    It can feel awkward if you've never played a multi-scale because the frets will have more separation for the higher strings, but a lot of people love their versatility.

    On the other hand, the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's 24.75" regular scale means it has a fixed scale for all the strings.This is the scale length that Gibson uses for most of its Les Paul guitars. It's a smaller scale than the typical Stratocaster's 25.5''. Short scale lengths like this make it easier to bend the strings, which is pretty important if you have a fixed bridge. They also have a shorter fret separation, which makes it easier to change position fast at the fretboard.

    On the other hand, a shorter scale like this one will make fret buzz more likely, which can affect you if you want to use thicker string gauges.

    Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

    Neck Profile

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Neck Profile
    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's neck profile
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS Neck Profile
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS's neck profile

    No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

    Both the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged and the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS have a D-shaped neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

    Fretboard Radius

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Fingerboard Radius
    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's Fingerboard radius
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS Fretboard Compound Radius
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS's Compound Fretboard Radius

    Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

    In this case, the Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS is the only one with a compound radius. This is a huge win because it will give you the best of both worlds: a more curved radius in the first few frets for chords, and flatter as you come closer to the body for soloing.

    Fret Size

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged Frets Size
    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's Frets Size
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS Frets Size
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS's Frets Size

    The Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS has Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged's Medium Jumbo frets.

    Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

    Final Playability Scores

    Gibson Custom 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Quilt Sapele Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 85
    Chord Playability 65
    Solo Playability 70
    Playability 73
    Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX7Q MS
    Bending & Vibrato Ease 80
    Chord Playability 75
    Solo Playability 100
    Playability 85